Wimbledon Introduces Video Review Technology in 2025.

Replay systems will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.

Athletes will gain the right to contest certain rulings from the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol already in operation at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.

This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.

This development follows just a season following the AELTC implemented ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line judges.

Scope of Challenges

Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the official to review other situations, including:

• Whether a ball has bounced twice.
• Whether a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
• Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.

Importantly, there will be no cap on the number of challenges a competitor can ask for.

A Recent Example

A recent example occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.

Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "played the rules quite well."

Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled the player was guilty of interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.

Broader Adoption

This technology are not new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.

Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at all of its tournaments.

Additional Innovations

Another change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.

This solves situations where the crowd have occasionally been unsure if a ball was in or out.

In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.